Comments on: Get Human http://shaungroves.com/2007/03/get-human/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:47:17 -0600 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: shaunfan http://shaungroves.com/2007/03/get-human/#comment-16067 shaunfan Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:44:09 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/03/get-human/#comment-16067 <p>Great post Shaun.  I agree with the other comments that you personify this kind of artist which seems to be a rarity which is why I’m a “fan” of you, although I listen to and collect just about everyone (I’m a bit of a music junkie).  </p> <p> One of my favorite concerts ever was The Hooters at Chestnut Cabaret in Philadelphia where I stood next to Eric Bazilian (guy who wrote “One of Us” by Joan Osborne and “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper) during the opening act (some soloist) and then he stepped right on stage after standing next to me and rocked a 300 person venue for 2 hours interacting with us the whole time.  That was in 1993 and it feels like yesterday.  I’m still in their fan club as a result of that experience. </p> <p> I also met David Uosikken (the drummer) in 1985 before I saw them the first time as a 14 year old and they had just released “And We Danced”. </p> Great post Shaun.  I agree with the other comments that you personify this kind of artist which seems to be a rarity which is why I’m a “fan” of you, although I listen to and collect just about everyone (I’m a bit of a music junkie). 

One of my favorite concerts ever was The Hooters at Chestnut Cabaret in Philadelphia where I stood next to Eric Bazilian (guy who wrote “One of Us” by Joan Osborne and “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper) during the opening act (some soloist) and then he stepped right on stage after standing next to me and rocked a 300 person venue for 2 hours interacting with us the whole time.  That was in 1993 and it feels like yesterday.  I’m still in their fan club as a result of that experience.

I also met David Uosikken (the drummer) in 1985 before I saw them the first time as a 14 year old and they had just released “And We Danced”.

]]> By: elijah http://shaungroves.com/2007/03/get-human/#comment-16066 elijah Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:16:48 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/03/get-human/#comment-16066 <p>Spot on, Shaun.  Speaking as a fan, all of these things are extraordinarily important.  You might be able to sum up that list with one word - humility. </p> Spot on, Shaun.  Speaking as a fan, all of these things are extraordinarily important.  You might be able to sum up that list with one word – humility.

]]> By: Tracy http://shaungroves.com/2007/03/get-human/#comment-16065 Tracy Thu, 22 Mar 2007 20:31:30 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/03/get-human/#comment-16065 <p>This post is great!  It brings back memories of when you came to NC and I had no idea how to act.  Was dinner good enough?  Should I talk to him?  Should I eat with him?  So many questions.  I have read your blog long enough to know how hysterical those questions really are.  Being “you” makes your teaching and music much more appealing. </p> <p> Keep up the good work!!! </p> This post is great!  It brings back memories of when you came to NC and I had no idea how to act.  Was dinner good enough?  Should I talk to him?  Should I eat with him?  So many questions.  I have read your blog long enough to know how hysterical those questions really are.  Being “you” makes your teaching and music much more appealing.

Keep up the good work!!!

]]> By: Grovesfan http://shaungroves.com/2007/03/get-human/#comment-16064 Grovesfan Thu, 22 Mar 2007 20:02:19 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/03/get-human/#comment-16064 <p>Shaun, </p> <p> I was thinking MWS all through this blog.  While I love his music (and his very blue eyes), he’s very expensive to see in concert and even when you get a “meet and greet,” it lasts about 2 minutes, tops.  I’ve had many people tell me how nice and “down to earth” he is, but it’s a mystery to me how they’d know.  </p> <p> I was really struck by what happened at the church when you were here last time.  When Scott and the kids showed up, Mackenzie walked down the aisle and said “Hi Shaun.” She was greeting a friend, not a “super star.” Dinner was not a catered, stuffy affair, but time spent with friends (and a lot of enchiladas!).  Don’t ever change that aspect of what you do.  The human aspect is priceless and will always be what continues to set you apart.  I’m curious to see how the artists on the cruise react to fans and others.  Will they hybernate?  Hide?  Stay among their peers the whole time?  I hope not.  I’m at least counting on meeting Becky and Kristen and hanging out to discuss some church history and other “light” stuff. </p> <p> Beth </p> Shaun,

I was thinking MWS all through this blog.  While I love his music (and his very blue eyes), he’s very expensive to see in concert and even when you get a “meet and greet,” it lasts about 2 minutes, tops.  I’ve had many people tell me how nice and “down to earth” he is, but it’s a mystery to me how they’d know. 

I was really struck by what happened at the church when you were here last time.  When Scott and the kids showed up, Mackenzie walked down the aisle and said “Hi Shaun.” She was greeting a friend, not a “super star.” Dinner was not a catered, stuffy affair, but time spent with friends (and a lot of enchiladas!).  Don’t ever change that aspect of what you do.  The human aspect is priceless and will always be what continues to set you apart.  I’m curious to see how the artists on the cruise react to fans and others.  Will they hybernate?  Hide?  Stay among their peers the whole time?  I hope not.  I’m at least counting on meeting Becky and Kristen and hanging out to discuss some church history and other “light” stuff.

Beth

]]> By: Shaun Groves http://shaungroves.com/2007/03/get-human/#comment-16063 Shaun Groves Thu, 22 Mar 2007 19:27:30 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/03/get-human/#comment-16063 <p>Not without the leather pants.  It’s an ensemble, Brody.  One without the other is like Smitty without the lights. </p> Not without the leather pants.  It’s an ensemble, Brody.  One without the other is like Smitty without the lights.

]]> By: Brody Harper http://shaungroves.com/2007/03/get-human/#comment-16062 Brody Harper Thu, 22 Mar 2007 15:22:46 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/03/get-human/#comment-16062 <p>but.. but… i look ... cool in .. sunglasses.... don’t I? </p> but.. but… i look … cool in .. sunglasses…. don’t I?

]]> By: euphrony http://shaungroves.com/2007/03/get-human/#comment-16061 euphrony Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:15:04 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/03/get-human/#comment-16061 <p>Shaun, <br /> One of the reasons I started reading your blog, etc. was because of how human you are.  You honestly interact with people and do so in a great way and do a great thing.  Thanks for your accessibility. </p> Shaun,

One of the reasons I started reading your blog, etc. was because of how human you are.  You honestly interact with people and do so in a great way and do a great thing.  Thanks for your accessibility.

]]> By: Ryan G http://shaungroves.com/2007/03/get-human/#comment-16060 Ryan G Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:34:37 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/03/get-human/#comment-16060 <p>Good post. </p> Good post.

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